WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for BATGIRL#1 (2024)!
Batgirl officially joined forces with her murderous mother, the infamous Sandra “Lady Shiva” Wu-San – one of the most lethal martial artists in the DC Universe. While this new partnership will certainly test the strained relationship between the estranged mother and daughter, it will also put the Bat Family’s “No Killing” rule on dangerously thin ice.
Collaborating with a killer can be as compromising as the act of killing itself.
Batgirl #1 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer and Tom Napolitano marks Cassandra Cain’s return to the spotlight on November 6, 2024. Until then, fans can explore DC’s five-page preview, which dives right into the live action reunite Cassandra with her mother, Lady Shiva.
This mother-daughter relationship is known for its complexity, with Cassandra’s unwavering commitment to Batman’s “No Killing” rule standing in stark contrast to Lady Shiva’s reputation as one of the DCU’s most notorious assassins. As a result, This unlikely partnership promises a moving exploration of their relationship that will undoubtedly challenge Batgirl’s moral compass.
Cassandra Cain reunites with Lady Shiva (and both their lives are in danger)
Cover C Stanley ‘Artgerm’ Lau Card Stock Variant for Batgirl #1 (2024)
Batgirl #1 begins with immediate drama between mother and daughter, when Lady Shiva begins the conversation by stating: “You know, I never wanted a daughter,” only for Cassandra to respond, “You talk… like I want a mother.” With these opening lines, Brombal deftly establishes their complex dynamics. The two women continue to banter for a while, but it isn’t long before the primary conflict that drives the series emerges when Lady Shiva reveals she summoned her daughter because their lives are in grave danger; a group of trained assassins have their eyes on them and plan to kill them.
Shiva’s intentions go beyond just delivering a warning when she states: “…despite our past history and your opinions of me, I am here to protect you from them.” This revelation is surprising, given that Lady Shiva is not typically known for her maternal protection.– a fact of which Cassandra is well aware. Her skepticism is evident when she responds: “I don’t believe you,” then turns his back on his mother and leaves. The preview ends here, but despite Cassandra’s rejection of the implied offer to work together, fans know the two will eventually join forces, as this unlikely partnership is central to the series.
Cassandra Cain’s morals will be pushed to the limit in new Batgirl Series
Cover B Jeff Dèkal card variant for Batgirl #1 (2024)
As mentioned previously, Cass and Shiva have fundamentally opposing moral views, especially regarding murder. Although Batgirl is determined to uphold her commitment to not take lives even in the face of danger, her impending partnership with her mother will put Batman’s role in jeopardy. “Do not kill” rule at risk. Collaborating with a killer can be as compromising as the act of killing itself. This imminent moral challenge is consistent with From Batgirl past interactions with her mother, who often seeks to lead her daughter to become one of the greatest fighters in the world while also testing her moral compass.
Batgirl #1 is available November 6, 2024, from DC Comics!
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